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Morgan Oliver School
Morgan Oliver School, nominated by Center on Reinventing Public Education, is a elementary/middle school in Atlanta, Georgia that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Governance Independent (private) school
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 29
Locale urban
Head of School Sanidia Oliver-Stone
Demographics
Percentage of students*
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Students with Disabilities
32%
Free/Reduced Lunch
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English Learners
White 44%
Hispanic/Latino 3%
Black/African American 35%
2+ Races 18%
American Indian —
Asian —
Hawaiian National —
Why Morgan Oliver School was nominated
As an independent microschool, Morgan Oliver School uses an antiracist and culturally affirming curriculum designed to nurture young people to be allies and activists for social justice. Students learn in multi-age groupings and learn through projects and experiences. The school has a strong commitment to instructional rigor and quality, and wants to ensure that if/when students return to the public school system, they are prepared to succeed at grade level work. The school has a high standard for staff qualifications and training.
Student experience design
At The Morgan Oliver School, we cultivate a student experience rooted in personalization, inclusivity, and equity. Our learning environment is designed to: • Foster Social Consciousness through an anti-racist curriculum, empowering students to understand and engage with their communities meaningfully. • Promote Bilingualism & Inclusivity with dual-language immersion, ensuring students develop critical language skills while embracing diverse perspectives. • Support Emotional Resilience through social-emotional learning, equipping students with the tools to navigate challenges with confidence and empathy. • Increase Accessibility with a tiered tuition model, minimizing financial barriers and making high-quality education attainable for more families. By centering equity, critical thinking, and holistic development, we prepare students to be thoughtful, engaged leaders in an ever-changing world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Anti-racist Practices |
5+ years
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Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning |
3-4 years
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Assessments For Social-emotional Skills |
5+ years
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
3-4 years
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Student-led Goal Setting |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Advancement On Mastery
Bilingual Assessments
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Blended Learning
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Dual Language Programming
Extended Learning Opportunities
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interdisciplinary
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
Place-based Learning
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Social Justice Focus
Students Access Their Own Data
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Date Updated: April 2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.